The Vajra diagram is a meditation tool that can be used to purify the poison of lust.
This poison is the selfish desire to possess or control another person. Through meditation, one can come to see that the poison of lust is empty and void. This realization can help one to overcome the selfish desire and to develop compassion for those who are still affected by it.
Here are some questions and answers about the Vajra diagram and the poison of lust:
- What is the Vajra diagram?
- How can the Vajra diagram be used to purify the poison of lust?
- What is the difference between the selfish poison of lust and the “unselfish poison” in sunyata?
The answers to these questions are provided below.